3015Ce vs Core 2 Quad Q6700

CPU

GPU

3015Ce

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

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Core 2 Quad Q6700

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2007

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3015Ce vs Core 2 Quad Q6700 Performance Spectrum

3015Ce

2 / 4

2,099

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core 2 Quad Q6700

4 / 4

2,092

0.0%

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3015Ce vs Core 2 Quad Q6700 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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3015Ce vs Core 2 Quad Q6700: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

3015Ce

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $380 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $530 MSRP).
✅Delivers 254.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.0 vs 3.9 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $530 MSRP).
✅Draws 1W instead of 95W, a 94W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 2 Quad Q6700 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core 2 Quad Q6700

2007

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,092 vs 2,099).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 3.9 vs 14.0 PassMark/$ ($530 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌9400% higher power demand at 95W vs 1W.
❌No integrated graphics, while 3015Ce can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is 3015Ce better than Core 2 Quad Q6700?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core 2 Quad Q6700 is ahead with a 3.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, 3015Ce pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, 3015Ce is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

3015Ce is the better buy right now. 3015Ce comes in $380 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $530 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The compromise is that Core 2 Quad Q6700 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 254.5% better value on MSRP (14.0 vs 3.9 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

3015Ce makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2007) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

3015Ce vs Core 2 Quad Q6700 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

3015Ce

The 3015Ce is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,099 points. Launch price was $50.

Core 2 Quad Q6700

The Core 2 Quad Q6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Kentsfield (2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 8 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

The 3015Ce packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q6700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the 3015Ce versus 2.67 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q6700 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The 3015Ce uses the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses Kentsfield (2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the 3015Ce scores 2,099 against the Core 2 Quad Q6700's 2,092 — a 0.3% lead for the 3015Ce. L3 cache: 4 MB on the 3015Ce vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q6700.

Feature	3015Ce	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.67 GHz+16%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.66 GHz+122%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB (total)+700%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Pollock (Zen) (2020)	Kentsfield (2007)
PassMark	2,099	2,092

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Memory & Platform

The 3015Ce uses the FT5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the 3015Ce versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Quad Q6700 — the 3015Ce supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The 3015Ce supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (3015Ce) vs 2 (Core 2 Quad Q6700). PCIe lanes: 8 (3015Ce) vs 0 (Core 2 Quad Q6700) — the 3015Ce offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP5 (3015Ce) and P45,G45 (Core 2 Quad Q6700).

Feature	3015Ce	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Socket	FT5	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600+100%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (3015Ce) vs VT-x (Core 2 Quad Q6700). The 3015Ce includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-Core)), while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: 3015Ce rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	3015Ce	Core 2 Quad Q6700
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics (2-Core)	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x

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Value Analysis

At launch, the 3015Ce was priced at $150, while the Core 2 Quad Q6700 came in at $530. On launch pricing ($150 vs $530), 3015Ce was $380 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the 3015Ce delivers 14.0 pts/$ vs 3.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Quad Q6700 — making the 3015Ce the 112% better value option.

Feature	3015Ce	Core 2 Quad Q6700
MSRP	$150-72%	$530
Performance per Dollar	14.0+259%	3.9
Release Date	2020	2007

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